Monday, 20 July 2009

Stepping Outside










I've been collecting a few pictures of some outside areas I like. I thought I would share a few of them here with you. Creating a space outside which feels like it could well be inside is something I love especially living here in sunny Brisbane where we practically live outside....in Summer that is!!

Image 1 - via the libertines, Images 2, 3, 4 - via sweethome style
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38 comments:

  1. The Blushing Hostess20 July 2009 at 22:14

    I love the outdoor sleeping porch/ dining room!

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  2. Karen20 July 2009 at 22:52

    I wanted to congratulate you on being mentioned by Phoebe Howard your work is certainly fabulous and your blog is inspiring.I love the way your not afraid of using colour
    Kind Regards
    Karen

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  3. Southern Aspirations20 July 2009 at 22:58

    Oh, I love these! I think the blooms help to make the outdoor space.

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  4. Julie@beingRUBY20 July 2009 at 23:16

    Anna the first pic is so sweet. What little [or big] girl wouldn't love that!

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  5. vicki archer20 July 2009 at 23:20

    I love taking the inside out in the summertime - a great way to live, xv.

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  6. Becky20 July 2009 at 23:31

    Beautiful! Outdoor spaces can make such peaceful retreats :)

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  7. all*over*print20 July 2009 at 23:51

    love the images
    thanks for sharing
    Ayelet

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  8. nevin21 July 2009 at 00:00

    I want a live there.. So lovely..Especially the first one:)

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  9. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions21 July 2009 at 00:30

    The first picture looks like a little fairy tale cottage - I love it!

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  10. Eileen21 July 2009 at 01:01

    Love these photos. I'd love to live in the little cottage at the top!

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  11. Tamerie Shriver Halliday21 July 2009 at 01:04

    I love the cottage at the top of your post. It looks so fairy tale-ish.

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  12. Freck21 July 2009 at 01:36

    These pictures are just stunning.

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  13. Zuniga Interiors Design Studio21 July 2009 at 01:41

    Anna,

    Outside rooms and patios are my favourite- I sold a few vintage tea tables through my design studio for clients loggias. (like the one in the pic you chose) I love to see what you post- your blog is one of the first I visit in my day!

    Take Care!
    Michelle

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  14. Knitty, Vintage and Rosy21 July 2009 at 02:18

    The first one and the third one are my ideas of outdoor cosiness and comfort.

    Thank you for the images, they are definitely something to strive for!

    Lisa

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  15. Lisa Borgnes Giramonti21 July 2009 at 03:08

    I am swooning over that first photo and now wondering if I could build a teeny enchanted cottage like that in my back garden. Thank you for the wonderful inspiration. xx

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  16. Powered by Tofu21 July 2009 at 03:24

    I just found your blog through Decor8. You have a gorgeous home!

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  17. orange sugar home21 July 2009 at 03:31

    lovely photos of very relaxing spaces. I need this inspiration to make something of my little backyard.

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  18. Jen @ GreetQ.com21 July 2009 at 03:46

    This is a great idea. maybe I'll take this up as a weekend project. It's perfect if you have a patio or porch but a 'not so great view' like we do...

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  19. Anonymous21 July 2009 at 04:11

    Oh, I want to live in all of these spaces - they are beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

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  20. Emily L.21 July 2009 at 06:05

    There are few things that make my mouth drop open and the exclamation "I WANT!" break forth so much as the cottage house in the first image! I want to miniaturize it and stick it in my pocket.

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  21. Traveling Mama21 July 2009 at 06:28

    I love these photos! How serene, casual and relaxed!

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  22. Karen Orr21 July 2009 at 06:34

    What lovely pictures.

    I love the tiny building by Tom Callaway.

    To see more of the work of Thomas Callaway & Associates, see the website:

    http://www.thomascallaway.com/

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  23. Anonymous21 July 2009 at 07:22

    What a charming, lovely little cottage! I would LOVE to have a little weekend getaway like this! Thanks for sharing =)

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  24. Pretty Lovely21 July 2009 at 08:14

    My patio is really sad to look at. These photographs really inspired me.

    Thanks for sharing!

    xx,

    Sam @PrettyLovely

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  25. Olha Pryymak21 July 2009 at 08:15

    oh my! you'll be seeing a watercolor of that overgrown shed very soon on my blog! thank you for posting this

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  26. preppyinnewengland21 July 2009 at 09:54

    I just love your blog. Outside spaces are my favorite too! Anyone can do it...be creative!

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  27. Fashion Schlub21 July 2009 at 10:35

    that rose-covered cottage at the tippy top is just TOO too darling! i would love to hide away in there...

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  28. Startswithana21 July 2009 at 12:33

    I really like your style, it's very much like mine!
    I would sooooo love to live somewhere with that outside decoration, it's so beautiful

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  29. Alicia21 July 2009 at 12:42

    First image is so Beatrix Potter charming!!!
    Much congrats to making your way onto Phoebe's list. So well deserved!!

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  30. Renae Moore21 July 2009 at 13:19

    Great photos....I love all of these outdoor living areas.

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  31. Karena21 July 2009 at 14:33

    Having space out doors that is a haven is so wonderful, an extension of your home!

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  32. Anonymous22 July 2009 at 00:33

    this is stunning!! I wish I had space outside like this.

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  33. Amanda23 July 2009 at 00:24

    Oh my, these are gorgeous.
    I've always loved the idea of an outdoor area.
    Rachel Ashwell has some great ideas about them in her books. She puts daybeds with cushions and all sorts of glorious things on hers.

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  34. Unknown24 July 2009 at 00:03

    Oh My...These photos are all so beautiful! They make you want to take a step into the photo. Daisy~

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  35. parisienish24 July 2009 at 05:38

    i want to take a nap in all of these pictures. a nap followed by dessert and coffee.

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  36. Francy25 July 2009 at 06:57

    Beautiful pictures for my eyeis. In my blog have more too http://viveremorartribem.blogspot.com/

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  37. Karli @ RockyBella27 July 2009 at 13:51

    I LOVE that first picture with the ivy all over the roof. It looks like a fairy tale. I want to live in that little cottage. =)

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  38. Monica3 August 2009 at 15:09

    True to your blog, these outdoor spaces are "Absolutely Beautiful Things"!!! Creating a stylish, livable space outside is just important as creating one inside - especially in California where you can be outdoors pretty much all year round!

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